Tybee Bridge Plans Unveiled

Orlando Montoya

Updated: 2 years ago.

Tybee Island officials want a four lane highway on and off the beach community. State and local officials are improving the Tybee Road since accidents and high tides routinely shut down island access. (photo Mister Sab)

"That versus a four-lane divided roadway has a lot less impact, a lot less cost and meets the travel demand between Tybee and Savannah very well -- all but for a few days of the year where you have the peak summer beach going or special events on Tybee," Thomson says.

Thomson says new shoulders could be converted into lanes for peak times and emergencies.

State and local officials are improving the Tybee Road since accidents and high tides routinely shut down island access.